A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2861347 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2862743 epoch_slot_no: 11543 block_no: 2861213 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3831 time: 2019-07-18 13:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82053d2298cdacafada506d857b2476874b487c5a6a1f5ab00ac18241d8ea9edBlock Operator
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